Chinese investors eye a piece of Eldoret park in Kenya for medical tourism
30-Jun-17, The Star
At least 40 Chinese firms are interested in investing in a privately-owned Special Economic Zone in Eldoret, Kenya.
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The project, which will cost an estimated USD2 billion upon completion, is aimed at opening up the greater East and Central Africa region and increasing Kenya’s foreign direct investment. It is targeted at areas such as medical tourism, wildlife conservation, film industry, entertainment industry, manufacturing sector among others.
Africa Economic Zones is spearheading the project through a joint venture with China’s privately owned Guangdong New South Group.